Chapter 12 - Political Parties Flashcards
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Democratic Process
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Federalist Party
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Those who favored a stronger national gov’t and supported the proposed U.S. Constitution; later became the first U.S. political party.
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Anti-Federalists
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Those who favored strong state gov’t and a weak national gov’t; opposed ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
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Political Party
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An organized group with shared goals and ideals that joins together to run candidates for office and exercise political and electoral power.
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Two-Party System
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6
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Ideological Third Party
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7
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Splinter Party
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8
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Realignment
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